BIDMC leads in NIH-funded research and clinical trials while expanding postpartum support and dementia/obesity tech with Massachusetts.
Massachusetts is moving to fund and expand nurse visits for new parents and strengthen perinatal mental-health screening after a high-profile case. Gov. Healey has proposed free home nurse visits for all newborn families and updated screening regulations, while lawmakers consider a $2 million program to reach roughly 68,000 births annually. A mistrial occurred in a related case, and officials reiterate focus on maternal health care and preventive care.